The subject of the film was the Hauka movement. The Hauka movement consisted of mimicry and dancing to become possessed by French Colonial administrators. The participants performed the same elaborate military ceremonies of their colonial occupiers, but in more of a trance than true recreation.
Credits
The Mad Masters Cast
Name |
Character |
Jean Rouch
He was 38, 86 years old when he died
|
as Narrator |
The Mad Masters Crew
Name |
Department |
Suzanne Baron as Editor. She was 28 (68) years old when She died
|
Editing |
Jean Rouch as Director. He was 38 (86) years old when He died
|
Directing |